Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) in Exeter is to be marked with a day of public and school events reflecting on the theme Bridging Generations.
This year’s event takes place on Tuesday 27 January at multiple venues across the city, including Exeter Cathedral, The Mint Methodist Church, Exeter’s historic Guildhall, and Exeter Synagogue.
This year’s theme is a reminder that the responsibility of remembrance doesn't end with the survivors, it lives on through their children, their grandchildren and through everyone.
The theme encourages everyone to engage actively with the past - to listen, to learn and to carry those lessons forward.
Events in Exeter begin at 10am in the Cathedral with a welcome from the Dean, followed by a candle lighting ceremony involving civic leaders, local faith groups, school pupils, and community representatives.
Tim Locke will share the powerful story of Ruth and Raimund Neumeyer, a Jewish family separated by the Holocaust, with insights into life before and during Nazi rule.
At The Mint, Stewart Raine will recount the experiences of Kindertransport child Otto Deutsch, offering a personal view of escape and survival.
Afternoon sessions will include a screening of Porrajmos, highlighting the Nazi genocide of the Roma, Gypsy and Sinti peoples, and a talk on Holocaust survivor Samuel Bak's artwork.
The day ends with a closing ceremony at the historic Guildhall, led by the Jewish community, with reflections and a final candle lighting.
School groups will also have access to guided visits at Exeter Synagogue and can take part in a self-guided Human Rights Trail through Exeter’s diverse history.
HMD honours the six million Jews murdered during the Holocaust, alongside the many others targeted by Nazi persecution, and victims of genocides in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur. Exeter’s programme invites reflection and encourages a collective stand against hatred and division.
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